Getting to a meeting on Metra

It's easy for suburban members to attend ACM

In the past few years afternoon rush-hour traffic around Chicago has gotten more
and more congested, not only outbound from the city but also coming in from the
suburbs. Some members who work and live in the suburbs have confided that after
a full workday they just can't face the ordeal of the expressway.

Fortunately, they don't have to. It's susprisingly easy for suburban members to
get to and from our Chapter meetings by comfortable and reliable Metra trains.
Just leave your car at the nearest suburban Metra stations, relax and read your ACM
publications on the smooth train ride, and, depending on weather, either walk or take
a CTA bus from the downtown station to our meeting.

The best thing about Metra for ACM members is the return schedule. As you know
out meetings typically end by 8:00 P.M. That gives you just enough time to stroll over to the
Metra station and board your departing train back to your car. Here are some of them: